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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.45, 683.24 and 326.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.45, 683.24 and 326.03 is: 488.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.45 : 683.24 = 326.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.45/683.24 = 326.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.45x = 683.24 × 326.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.45x = 222,755.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,755.11/456.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.02

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